Style 5 wheels...a labor of love
Just got done washing the old 1991 535i with 17" style 5 wheels. Even since I was a kid reading Car and Driver, I always loved the old BBS RS wheels. So, when I got my 535i about 6 years ago, it only seemed natural to track down a set of style 5's and put them on, which I did. They are absolutely the classic BBS wheels and are beautiful to behold. But...they are a total pain to clean and keep clean. I mean if you're really going to clean them properly, you have to clean every nook and cranny as well as in between each and every spoke. I figure to clean and dry them (can't have any hard water spots on them) probably costs me an extra 15-30 minutes over time it takes me to wash and dry the car. And let's not forget that at least once during the year, you really need to take them off, scrub them as clean as possible and then polish and wax them to keep them in good shape.
So what's the point of all of this dialogue??? Although style 5 wheels are beautiful and will certainly improve the looks of your BMW, make sure you have the necessary level of commitment before purchasing them. They require a certain amount of love, patience and devotion. In return, they will make you smile each time you approach your car in a parking lot and say, "Damn, those are nice wheels!"
Grace and peace,
Robert K
1991 535i (with very clean style 5 wheels)
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